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MONTEREY 2021 CONSIGNMENTS

1950 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible Coupe

Consignment #: 8229

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The first post-war major redesign of the Oldsmobile

This model year continued Oldsmobile’s FUTURAMIC wide-line

New for 1950: Rocket 88 OHV V8 engine, 303 Cubic Inches

For the day, spectacular performance with 0-60 in 12.2 sec.

Rocket V-8 was one of the first overhead valve small block

In 1949 the Oldsmobile “Rocket” 88 paced the Indy 500 race

Aircraft-inspired design theme of Harley Earl’s Art Studio

Styling included a new once piece windshield

First place finishes in inaugural Carrera Panamericana 1949

Oldsmobile’s first NASCAR championship

The Rocket 88: an American performance legend

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